Essendant (ESND) 10-Q 24 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 17, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Trading Symbol	'USTR	'
Entity Registrant Name	'UNITED STATIONERS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000355999	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	38,899,710

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$24,838	$22,326
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $20,168 in 2014 and $20,608 in 2013	749,415	643,379
Inventories	796,325	830,295
Other current assets	20,599	29,255
Total current assets	1,591,177	1,525,255
Property, plant and equipment, net	133,076	143,050
Goodwill	381,687	356,811
Intangible assets, net	72,499	65,502
Other long-term assets	24,372	25,576
Total assets	2,202,811	2,116,194
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	515,350	476,113
Accrued liabilities	189,224	191,531
Current maturities of long-term debt	894	373
Total current liabilities	705,468	668,017
Deferred income taxes	28,265	29,552
Long-term debt	545,009	533,324
Other long-term liabilities	60,500	59,787
Total liabilities	1,339,242	1,290,680
Stockholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized - 100,000,000 shares, issued - 74,435,628 shares in 2014 and 2013	7,444	7,444
Additional paid-in capital	410,303	411,954
Treasury stock, at cost – 35,562,874 shares in 2014 and 34,714,083 shares in 2013	-1,035,570	-998,234
Retained earnings	1,521,230	1,444,238
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-39,838	-39,888
Total stockholders’ equity	863,569	825,514
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$2,202,811	$2,116,194

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$20,168	$20,608
Common stock, par value	$0.10	$0.10
Common stock, authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued	74,435,628	74,435,628
Treasury stock, shares	35,562,874	34,714,083

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$1,419,947	$1,336,676	$3,994,123	$3,861,655
Cost of goods sold	1,208,919	1,133,015	3,396,552	3,267,533
Gross profit	211,028	203,661	597,571	594,122
Operating expenses:	'	'	'	'
Warehousing, marketing and administrative expenses	146,560	136,265	437,595	442,558
Operating income	64,468	67,396	159,976	151,564
Interest expense, net	3,992	2,734	11,199	8,703
Income before income taxes	60,476	64,662	148,777	142,861
Income tax expense	22,307	24,161	55,420	53,816
Net income	$38,169	$40,501	$93,357	$89,045
Net income per share - basic:	'	'	'	'
Net income per share - basic	$0.99	$1.03	$2.41	$2.24
Average number of common shares outstanding - basic	38,450	39,468	38,817	39,732
Net income per share - diluted:	'	'	'	'
Net income per share - diluted	$0.98	$1.01	$2.38	$2.21
Average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	38,884	40,031	39,244	40,331
Dividends declared per share	$0.14	$0.14	$0.42	$0.42

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$38,169	$40,501	$93,357	$89,045
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized translation adjustment	-1,395	-111	-1,378	-751
Minimum pension liability adjustments	606	994	1,767	2,982
Unrealized interest rate swap adjustments	446	-1,152	-339	2,150
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	-343	-269	50	4,381
Comprehensive income	$37,826	$40,232	$93,407	$93,426

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:	'	'
Net income	$93,357	$89,045
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	29,699	29,236
Share-based compensation	5,935	7,526
Loss (gain) on the disposition of property, plant and equipment	97	-108
Amortization of capitalized financing costs	657	687
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	-1,166	-3,223
Deferred income taxes	-7,618	-8,214
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):	'	'
Increase in accounts receivable, net	-104,540	-36,855
Decrease in inventory	46,591	40,936
Decrease in other assets	10,000	1,612
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	24,663	-24,677
Decrease in checks in-transit	-2,679	-835
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities	3,438	-7,569
Decrease in other liabilities	-4,768	-8,120
Net cash provided by operating activities	93,666	79,441
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-15,431	-22,822
Proceeds from the disposition of property, plant and equipment	872	3,522
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	-26,725	'
Net cash used in investing activities	-41,284	-19,300
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:	'	'
Net repayments under revolving credit facility	-12,094	-66,891
Borrowings under Receivables Securitization Program	9,300	50,000
Repayment of debt	-135,000	'
Proceeds from the issuance of debt	150,000	'
Net (disbursements) proceeds from share-based compensation arrangements	-3,142	18,143
Acquisition of treasury stock, at cost	-43,037	-46,984
Payment of cash dividends	-16,407	-16,764
Excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation	1,166	3,223
Payment of debt issuance costs	-623	-1,680
Net cash used in financing activities	-49,837	-60,953
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-33	36
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	2,512	-776
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	22,326	30,919
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	24,838	30,143
Other Cash Flow Information:	'	'
Income tax payments, net	55,867	60,342
Interest paid	$9,838	$9,806

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	1. Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements represent United Stationers Inc. (“USI”) with its wholly owned subsidiary United Stationers Supply Co. (“USSC”), and USSC’s subsidiaries (collectively, “United” or the “Company”). The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts of USI and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company operates in a single reportable segment as a leading distributor of business essentials.
	The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited, except for the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013, which was derived from the December 31, 2013 audited financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, the reader of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for further information.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position of United at September 30, 2014 and the results of operations and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 should not necessarily be taken as indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire year.
	Inventory
	Approximately 74% and 76% of total inventory as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively has been valued under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) accounting method. The remaining inventory is valued under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) accounting method. Inventory valued under the FIFO and LIFO accounting methods is recorded at the lower of cost or market. If the Company had valued its entire inventory under the lower of FIFO cost or market, inventory would have been $117.3 million and $112.4 million higher than reported as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The nine-month change in the LIFO reserve as of September 30, 2014 resulted in a $4.9 million increase in cost of goods sold which included a LIFO liquidation relating to decrements in the Company’s office products and furniture pools. These decrements resulted in liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs in prior years as compared with the cost of current year purchases. This liquidation resulted in LIFO income of $3.4 million, which was more than offset by LIFO expense of $8.3 million related to current inflation.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved After the Requisite Service Period. The standard requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition, and compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. This new standard will not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as it is in alignment with the Company’s current accounting policies for equity based compensation.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The ASU is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). This ASU requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented in the financial statements as either a reduction to a deferred tax asset or separately as a liability depending on the existence, availability and/or use of an operating loss carry forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry forward. This ASU was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2014. There was no impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations due to the adoption of this standard.
	Acquisition of CPO Commerce, Inc.
	On May 30, 2014, USSC completed the acquisition of CPO Commerce, Inc. (“CPO”), a leading online retailer of brand name power tools and equipment. The acquisition of CPO will significantly expand the Company’s digital resources and capabilities to support customers and supplier partners. The Company financed the 100% stock acquisition with borrowings under the Company’s available committed bank facilities.
	The purchase price was $37.4 million, including $5.1 million related to the estimated fair value of contingent consideration which is based upon the achievement of certain sales targets during a three-year period, immediately following the acquisition date. The final payments related to the contingent consideration are determined by actual achievement in the earn-out periods and range from zero to $10.0 million. After the finalization of the contingent consideration, any changes to the estimated fair value will be recorded in “warehousing, marketing and administrative expenses” in the period in which a change occurs.
	The Company has developed a preliminary estimate of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for purposes of allocating the purchase price. This estimate is subject to change as the valuation activities are completed. The fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired were estimated using various valuation methods including estimated selling price, a market approach, and discounted cash flows using both an income and cost approach.
	At September 30, 2014, the preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows (amounts in thousands):
	Purchase price, net of cash acquired				$	31,825
	Inventories	$	(13,051	)
	Accounts receivable		(2,658	)
	Other current assets		(307	)
	Property, plant and equipment, net		(488	)
	Intangible assets		(12,800	)
	Total assets acquired					(29,304	)
	Accounts payable		17,124
	Accrued liabilities		2,130
	Other long-term liabilities		51
	Deferred income taxes		3,233
	Total liabilities assumed					22,538
	Goodwill				$	25,059
	The purchased identifiable intangible assets are as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Total			Estimated Life
	Customer relationships	$	5,200		3 years
	Trademark		7,600		15 years
	Total	$	12,800
	Any changes to the preliminary estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, some of which may be material, will be allocated to residual goodwill.
	The impact of CPO on the Company’s third-quarter 2014 net financial sales was immaterial. Had the CPO acquisition been completed as of the beginning of 2013, the Company’s unaudited pro forma net sales and net income for the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2014 and 2013 would not have been materially impacted.
	Agreement to Purchase MEDCO
	On September 11, 2014, USSC signed an agreement to acquire Liberty Bell Equipment Corp., a United States wholesaler of automotive aftermarket tools and supplies, and its affiliates (collectively, “MEDCO”) including G2S Equipment de Fabrication et d'Entretien ULC, a Canadian wholesaler.  The all cash purchase price is $130.0 million, subject to closing adjustments, with up to an additional $10 million to be paid over three years based on performance.  The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014 and is subject to customary closing conditions.  This acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and cash available under our revolving credit facility.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	2. Share-Based Compensation
	As of September 30, 2014, the Company has two active equity compensation plans. Under the Amended and Restated 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan, award vehicles include, but are not limited to, stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and performance-based awards. Associates and non-employee directors of the Company are eligible to become participants in the plan. The Nonemployee Directors’ Deferred Stock Compensation Plan allows non-employee directors to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of their retainer and meeting fees.
	The Company granted 229,477 shares of restricted stock, 176,717 RSUs, and 5,538 stock options during the first nine months of 2014. During the first nine months of 2013, the Company granted 181,916 shares of restricted stock, 166,348 RSUs, and 585,189 stock options.

Severance_and_Restructuring_Ch

Severance and Restructuring Charges	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Severance and Restructuring Charges	'
	3. Severance and Restructuring Charges
	During the first quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $14.4 million pre-tax charge related to a workforce reduction and facility closures. The pre-tax charge is comprised of certain OKI facility closure expenses of $1.2 million and severance and workforce reduction-related expenses of $13.2 million which were included in operating expenses. Cash outflows for these actions occurred primarily during 2013 and have continued into 2014. Cash outlays associated with these charges in the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $3.6 million. During 2013, the Company reversed a portion of these charges totaling $1.4 million. Additionally, the Company reversed a portion of these charges totaling $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2014. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had accrued liabilities for these actions of $0.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are noted in the following table (in thousands):
	Goodwill, balance as of December 31,  2013	$	356,811
	Acquisition of CPO		25,059
	Currency translation adjustment		(183	)
	Goodwill, balance as of September 30, 2014	$	381,687
	The following table summarizes the intangible assets of the Company by major class of intangible assets and the cost, accumulated amortization, net carrying amount, and weighted average life, if applicable (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
										Weighted								Weighted
										Average								Average
		Gross						Net		Useful	Gross					Net		Useful
		Carrying			Accumulated			Carrying		Life	Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Life
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		(years)	Amount		Amortization			Amount		(years)
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Customer relationships and other intangibles	$	89,632		$	(41,145	)	$	48,487	17	$	84,470	$	(36,232	)	$	48,238	17
	Non-compete agreements		4,679			(2,108	)		2,571	4		4,700		(1,952	)		2,748	4
	Trademarks		10,433			(1,292	)		9,141	14		2,890		(674	)		2,216	5
	Total	$	104,744		$	(44,545	)	$	60,199		$	92,060	$	(38,858	)	$	53,202
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization
	Trademarks		12,300			-			12,300	n/a		12,300	-				12,300	n/a
	Total	$	117,044		$	(44,545	)	$	72,499		$	104,360	$	(38,858	)	$	65,502
	Based upon the preliminary purchase price allocation for the acquisition of CPO, the Company has recorded $5.2 million of customer relationships to be amortized over a period of 3 years and a $7.6 million trademark to be amortized over a period of 15 years. See Note 1 “Basis of Presentation” for further discussion of the acquisition.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	5. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	The change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”) by component, net of tax, for the period ended September 30, 2014 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Total
	AOCI, balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(6,661	)	$	871		$	(34,098	)	$	(39,888	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(1,378	)		(573	)	—				(1,951	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—				234			1,767			2,001
	Net other comprehensive (loss) income		(1,378	)		(339	)		1,767			50
	AOCI, balance as of September 30, 2014	$	(8,039	)	$	532		$	(32,331	)	$	(39,838	)
	The following table details the amounts reclassified out of AOCI into the income statement during the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2014 respectively (in thousands):
		Amount Reclassified From AOCI
		For the Three			For the Nine
		Months Ended			Months Ended
		September 30,			September 30,			Affected Line Item In The Statement
	Details About AOCI Components	2014			2014			Where Net Income is Presented
	Gain on interest rate swap cash flow hedges, before tax	$	339		$	376		Interest expense, net
			(128	)		(142	)	Tax provision
		$	211		$	234		Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension plan items:
	Prior service cost and unrecognized loss	$	992		$	2,892		Warehousing, marketing and administrative expenses
			(386	)		(1,125	)	Tax provision
			606			1,767		Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	817		$	2,001		Net of tax

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	6. Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities were exercised into common stock. Stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and deferred stock units are considered dilutive securities. For the three-month periods ending September 30, 2014 and 2013, 0.5 million and 0.6 million shares of such securities, respectively, were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be antidilutive. For the nine-month periods ending September 30, 2014 and 2013, 0.5 million and 0.7 million shares of such securities, respectively, were outstanding but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be antidilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	38,169	$	40,501	$	93,357	$	89,045
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic earnings per share -
	weighted average shares		38,450		39,468		38,817		39,732
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options and restricted units		434		563		427		599
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
	Adjusted weighted average shares and the effect of dilutive
	securities		38,884		40,031		39,244		40,331
	Net income per share:
	Net income per share - basic	$	0.99	$	1.03	$	2.41	$	2.24
	Net income per share - diluted	$	0.98	$	1.01	$	2.38	$	2.21
	Common Stock Repurchases
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had Board authorization to repurchase $93.0 million of USI common stock. During the three-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company repurchased 283,283 and 166,570 shares of USI’s common stock at an aggregate cost of $11.4 million and $6.5 million, respectively. During the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company repurchased 1,074,574 and 1,353,020 shares of USI’s common stock at an aggregate cost of $43.0 million and $47.5 million, respectively. Depending on market and business conditions and other factors, the Company may continue or suspend purchasing its common stock at any time without notice. Acquired shares are included in the issued shares of the Company and treasury stock, but are not included in average shares outstanding when calculating earnings per share data. During the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, the Company reissued 225,783 and 1,014,554 shares, respectively, of treasury stock to fulfill its obligations under its equity incentive plans.

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	7. Debt
	USI is a holding company and, as a result, its primary sources of funds are cash generated from operating activities of its direct operating subsidiary, USSC, and from borrowings by USSC. The 2013 Credit Agreement, the 2013 Note Purchase Agreement, the 2007 Note Purchase Agreement, and the Receivables Securitization Program (each as defined in Note 9 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013) contain restrictions on the use of cash transferred from USSC to USI.
	Debt consisted of the following amounts (in millions):
		As of		As of
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	2013 Credit Agreement	$	195	$	206.8
	2013 Note Purchase Agreement		150		-
	2007 Note Purchase Agreement		-		135
	Receivables Securitization Program		200		190.7
	Mortgage & Capital Lease		0.9		1.2
	Total	$	545.9	$	533.7
	As of September 30, 2014, 72.4% of the Company’s outstanding debt, excluding capital leases, is priced at variable interest rates based primarily on the applicable bank prime rate or London InterBank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”).
	Pursuant to the 2013 Note Purchase Agreement, on January 15, 2014 USSC issued an aggregate of $150 million of senior secured notes due January 15, 2021 (the “2014 Notes”). USSC used the proceeds from the sale of the 2014 Notes to repay the Series 2007-A Notes issued under the 2007 Note Purchase Agreement and to reduce the borrowings under the 2013 Credit Agreement. The parties to the 2007 Note Purchase Agreement have satisfied their obligations under that agreement. The Company will not issue any new debt under the 2007 Note Purchase Agreement.
	The Company had outstanding letters of credit of $11.1 million under the 2013 Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.
	Borrowings under the 2013 Credit Agreement bear interest at LIBOR for specified interest periods or at the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the 2013 Credit Agreement), plus, in each case, a margin determined based on the Company’s permitted debt to EBITDA ratio calculated as provided in Section 6.20 of the 2013 Credit Agreement (the “Leverage Ratio”). Depending on the Company’s Leverage Ratio, the margin on LIBOR-based loans ranges from 1.00% to 2.00% and on Alternate Base Rate loans ranges from 0% to 1.00%. As of September 30, 2014, the applicable margin for LIBOR-based loans was 1.25% and for Alternate Base Rate loans was 0.25%. USSC is required to pay the lenders a fee on the unutilized portion of the commitments under the 2013 Credit Agreement at a rate per annum between 0.15% and 0.35%, depending on the Company’s Leverage Ratio.
	As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $427.6 million and $355.4 million, respectively, of receivables had been sold to the Investors (as defined in Note 9 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013). As of September 30, 2014, United Stationers Receivables, LLC (“USR”) had $200.0 million outstanding under the Receivables Securitization Program. As of December 31, 2013, USR had $190.7 million outstanding under the Receivables Securitization Program.
	For additional information about the 2013 Credit Agreement, the 2013 Note Purchase Agreement, and the Receivables Securitization Program, see Note 9 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Pension_and_PostRetirement_Ben

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans	'
	8. Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
	The Company maintains pension plans covering union and certain non-union employees. For more information on the Company’s retirement plans, see Note 11 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. A summary of net periodic pension cost related to the Company’s pension plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Pension Benefits
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost - benefit earned during the period	$	147		$	304		$	802		$	911
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		2,235			2,097			6,720			6,292
	Expected return on plan assets		(2,599	)		(2,842	)		(7,714	)		(8,525	)
	Amortization of prior service cost		47			48			137			143
	Amortization of actuarial loss		945			1,577			2,755			4,731
	Net periodic pension cost	$	775		$	1,184		$	2,700		$	3,552
	The Company made cash contributions of $2.0 million and $13.0 million to its pension plans during each of the first nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Additional contributions, if any, for 2014 have not yet been determined. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, the Company had accrued $18.6 million and $20.8 million of pension liability within “Other Long-Term Liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Defined Contribution Plan
	The Company has defined contribution plans covering certain salaried associates and non-union hourly paid associates (the “Plan”). The Plan permits associates to defer a portion of their pre-tax and after-tax salary as contributions to the Plan. The Plan also provides for Company-funded discretionary contributions as well as matching associates’ salary deferral contributions, at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Company recorded expense of $1.4 million and $4.2 million for the Company match of employee contributions to the Plan for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. During the same periods last year, the Company recorded expense of $1.3 million and $4.2 million to match employee contributions.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Derivative Financial Instruments

'

9. Derivative Financial Instruments

Interest rate movements create a degree of risk to the Company’s operations by affecting the amount of interest payments. Interest rate swap agreements are used to manage the Company’s exposure to interest rate changes. The Company designates its floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges of the variability of future cash flows at the inception of the swap contract to support hedge accounting.

USSC has entered into various separate swap transactions to mitigate USSC’s floating rate risk on the noted aggregate notional amount of LIBOR-based interest rate risk noted in the table below. These swap transactions occurred as follows:

·

On November 6, 2007, USSC entered into an interest rate swap transaction (the “November 2007 Swap Transaction”) with U.S. Bank National Association as the counterparty. This swap transaction matured on January 15, 2013.

·

On July 18, 2012, USSC entered into a two-year forward, three-year interest rate swap transaction (the “July 2012 Swap Transaction”) with U.S. Bank National Association as the counterparty. The swap transaction became effective July 18, 2014 and has a maturity date of July 18, 2017.

·

On June 11, 2013, USSC entered into a seven-month forward, seven-year interest rate swap transaction (the “June 2013 Swap Transaction”) with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank as the counterparty. The swap transaction had an effective date of January 15, 2014 and a maturity date of January 15, 2021. This swap was terminated in October 2013.

As of September 30, 2014, approximately 27.5% ($150.0 million) of the Company’s current outstanding debt had its interest payments designated as hedged forecasted transactions.

The Company’s outstanding swap transaction is accounted for as a cash flow hedge and is recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, at the following amounts (in thousands):

Notional

Fair Value Net

As of September 30, 2014

Amount

Receive

Pay

Maturity Date

Asset (1)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

$

150,000

Floating 1-month LIBOR

1.05%

July 18, 2017

$

138

Notional

Fair Value Net

As of December 31, 2013

Amount

Receive

Pay

Maturity Date

Asset (1)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

$

150,000

Floating 1-month LIBOR

1.05%

July 18, 2017

$

599

-1

This interest rate derivative qualifies for hedge accounting, and is in a net asset position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Therefore, the fair value of the interest rate derivative is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of “Other long-term assets,” with an offsetting component in “Stockholders’ Equity” as part of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss”.

Under the terms of the July 2012 Swap Transaction, USSC will be required to make monthly fixed rate payments to the counterparty calculated based on the notional amounts noted in the table above at a fixed rate also noted in the table above, while the counterparty will be obligated to make monthly floating rate payments to USSC based on the one-month LIBOR on the same referenced notional amount.

The hedged transactions described above qualify as cash flow hedges in accordance with accounting guidance on derivative instruments. This guidance requires companies to recognize all of their derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position at fair value. The Company does not offset fair value amounts recognized for interest rate swaps executed with the same counterparty.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.

In connection with the pricing of the 2013 Note Purchase Agreement the Company terminated the June 2013 Swap Transaction. The gain of $0.9 million realized by the Company on the termination has been recorded as a component of Other Comprehensive Income on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013 and will be reclassified into earnings over the term of the 2014 Notes. During the nine-month period ending September 30, 2014, the Company recognized $0.1 million into earnings from AOCI.

This swap reduces the exposure to variability in interest rates between the date the Company entered into the hedge and the date the Company priced the 2014 Notes.

The July 2012 Swap Transaction effectively converts a portion of the Company’s future floating-rate debt to a fixed-rate basis. This swap transaction reduces the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. By using such derivative financial instruments, the Company exposes itself to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the risk that the counterparty to the interest rate swap (as noted above) will fail to perform under the terms of the agreement. The Company attempts to minimize the credit risk in these agreements by only entering into transactions with counterparties the Company determines are creditworthy. The market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a derivative financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates.

The Company’s agreement with its derivative counterparty provides that if an event of default occurs on any Company debt of $25 million or more, the counterparty can terminate the swap agreement. If an event of default had occurred and the counterparty had exercised early termination right under the outstanding swap transaction as of September 30, 2014, the Company would have been required to pay the aggregate fair value net asset of $0.1 million plus accrued interest to the counterparty.

The swap transaction that was in effect as of September 30, 2014 and the swap transaction that was in effect as of September 30, 2013 contained no ineffectiveness; therefore, all gains or losses on those derivative instruments were reported as a component of other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings as “interest expense” in the same period or periods during which they affected earnings.

The following table depicts the effect of these derivative instruments on the statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (in thousands).

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in

Reclassified

OCI on Derivative

from Accumulated OCI into Income

(Effective Portion)

(Effective Portion)

For the Three

For the Nine

Location of Gain (Loss)

For the Three

For the Nine

Months Ended

Months Ended

Reclassified from

Months Ended

Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

Accumulated OCI into

September 30,

September 30,

2014

2014

Income (Effective

2014

2014

Portion)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

$

748

$

(1

)

Interest expense, net

$

281

$

281

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in

Reclassified

OCI on Derivative

from Accumulated OCI into Income

(Effective Portion)

(Effective Portion)

For the Three

For the Nine

Location of Gain (Loss)

For the Three

For the Nine

Months Ended

Months Ended

Reclassified from

Months Ended

Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

Accumulated OCI into

September 30,

September 30,

2013

2013

Income (Effective

2013

2013

Portion)

November 2007 Swap Transaction

$

-

$

(77

)

Interest expense, net

$

-

$

(228

)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

(574

)

878

Interest expense, net

-

-

June 2013 Swap Transaction

(578

)

1,121

Interest expense, net

-

-

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	10. Fair Value Measurements
	The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including interest rate swap derivatives, based on the mark-to-market position of the Company’s positions and other observable interest rates (see Note 9 “Derivative Financial Instruments”, for more information on these interest rate swaps).
	Accounting guidance on fair value establishes a hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value which distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
	·	Level 1—Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
	·	Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
	·	Level 3—Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by the Company which reflect those that a market participant would use.
	Determining which level to apply to an asset or liability requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The following table summarizes the financial instruments measured at fair value in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2014
				Quoted Market		Significant Other		Significant
				Prices in Active		Observable		Unobservable
				Markets for		Inputs		Inputs
				Identical Assets  or
				Liabilities
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Interest rate swap asset	$	138	$	-	$	138	$	-
		Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
				Quoted Market		Significant Other		Significant
				Prices in Active		Observable		Unobservable
				Markets for		Inputs		Inputs
				Identical Assets  or
				Liabilities
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Interest rate swap asset	$	599	$	-	$	599	$	-
	The carrying amount of accounts receivable at September 30, 2014, including $427.6 million of receivables sold under the Receivables Securitization Program, approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of this item.
	Accounting guidance on fair value measurements requires separate disclosure of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as noted above, from those measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. As of September 30, 2014, no assets or liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.

Other_Assets_and_Liabilities

Other Assets and Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]	'
Other Assets and Liabilities	'
	11. Other Assets and Liabilities
	The Company had receivables related to supplier allowances totaling $95.4 million and $103.2 million included in “Accounts receivable” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	Accrued customer rebates of $57.4 million and $52.6 million as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were included in “Accrued liabilities” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Consolidation, Policy	'
	The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements represent United Stationers Inc. (“USI”) with its wholly owned subsidiary United Stationers Supply Co. (“USSC”), and USSC’s subsidiaries (collectively, “United” or the “Company”). The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts of USI and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The Company operates in a single reportable segment as a leading distributor of business essentials.
	The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited, except for the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013, which was derived from the December 31, 2013 audited financial statements. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, the reader of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 for further information.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position of United at September 30, 2014 and the results of operations and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2014 should not necessarily be taken as indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the entire year.
Inventory	'
	Inventory
	Approximately 74% and 76% of total inventory as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively has been valued under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) accounting method. The remaining inventory is valued under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) accounting method. Inventory valued under the FIFO and LIFO accounting methods is recorded at the lower of cost or market. If the Company had valued its entire inventory under the lower of FIFO cost or market, inventory would have been $117.3 million and $112.4 million higher than reported as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The nine-month change in the LIFO reserve as of September 30, 2014 resulted in a $4.9 million increase in cost of goods sold which included a LIFO liquidation relating to decrements in the Company’s office products and furniture pools. These decrements resulted in liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs in prior years as compared with the cost of current year purchases. This liquidation resulted in LIFO income of $3.4 million, which was more than offset by LIFO expense of $8.3 million related to current inflation.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved After the Requisite Service Period. The standard requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition, and compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. This new standard will not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as it is in alignment with the Company’s current accounting policies for equity based compensation.
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The ASU is based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach for the adoption of the new standard. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the new guidance to determine the impact it will have on its consolidated financial statements.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). This ASU requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, be presented in the financial statements as either a reduction to a deferred tax asset or separately as a liability depending on the existence, availability and/or use of an operating loss carry forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carry forward. This ASU was effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2014. There was no impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations due to the adoption of this standard.

Basis_of_Presentation_Tables

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Purchase Price Allocation	'
	At September 30, 2014, the preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows (amounts in thousands):
	Purchase price, net of cash acquired				$	31,825
	Inventories	$	(13,051	)
	Accounts receivable		(2,658	)
	Other current assets		(307	)
	Property, plant and equipment, net		(488	)
	Intangible assets		(12,800	)
	Total assets acquired					(29,304	)
	Accounts payable		17,124
	Accrued liabilities		2,130
	Other long-term liabilities		51
	Deferred income taxes		3,233
	Total liabilities assumed					22,538
	Goodwill				$	25,059
Summary of Purchased Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
	The purchased identifiable intangible assets are as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Total			Estimated Life
	Customer relationships	$	5,200		3 years
	Trademark		7,600		15 years
	Total	$	12,800

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	'
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are noted in the following table (in thousands):
	Goodwill, balance as of December 31,  2013	$	356,811
	Acquisition of CPO		25,059
	Currency translation adjustment		(183	)
	Goodwill, balance as of September 30, 2014	$	381,687
Summary of Intangible Assets of Company by Major Class	'
	The following table summarizes the intangible assets of the Company by major class of intangible assets and the cost, accumulated amortization, net carrying amount, and weighted average life, if applicable (in thousands):
		September 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
										Weighted								Weighted
										Average								Average
		Gross						Net		Useful	Gross					Net		Useful
		Carrying			Accumulated			Carrying		Life	Carrying		Accumulated			Carrying		Life
		Amount			Amortization			Amount		(years)	Amount		Amortization			Amount		(years)
	Intangible assets subject to amortization
	Customer relationships and other intangibles	$	89,632		$	(41,145	)	$	48,487	17	$	84,470	$	(36,232	)	$	48,238	17
	Non-compete agreements		4,679			(2,108	)		2,571	4		4,700		(1,952	)		2,748	4
	Trademarks		10,433			(1,292	)		9,141	14		2,890		(674	)		2,216	5
	Total	$	104,744		$	(44,545	)	$	60,199		$	92,060	$	(38,858	)	$	53,202
	Intangible assets not subject to amortization
	Trademarks		12,300			-			12,300	n/a		12,300	-				12,300	n/a
	Total	$	117,044		$	(44,545	)	$	72,499		$	104,360	$	(38,858	)	$	65,502

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) by Component, Net of Tax	'
	The change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”) by component, net of tax, for the period ended September 30, 2014 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
		Foreign Currency Translation			Cash Flow Hedges			Defined Benefit Pension Plans			Total
	AOCI, balance as of December 31, 2013	$	(6,661	)	$	871		$	(34,098	)	$	(39,888	)
	Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(1,378	)		(573	)	—				(1,951	)
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—				234			1,767			2,001
	Net other comprehensive (loss) income		(1,378	)		(339	)		1,767			50
	AOCI, balance as of September 30, 2014	$	(8,039	)	$	532		$	(32,331	)	$	(39,838	)
Amounts Reclassified Out of AOCI into Income Statement	'
	The following table details the amounts reclassified out of AOCI into the income statement during the three-month and nine-month periods ending September 30, 2014 respectively (in thousands):
		Amount Reclassified From AOCI
		For the Three			For the Nine
		Months Ended			Months Ended
		September 30,			September 30,			Affected Line Item In The Statement
	Details About AOCI Components	2014			2014			Where Net Income is Presented
	Gain on interest rate swap cash flow hedges, before tax	$	339		$	376		Interest expense, net
			(128	)		(142	)	Tax provision
		$	211		$	234		Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension plan items:
	Prior service cost and unrecognized loss	$	992		$	2,892		Warehousing, marketing and administrative expenses
			(386	)		(1,125	)	Tax provision
			606			1,767		Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	817		$	2,001		Net of tax

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
		For the Three Months Ended				For the Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				September 30,
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Numerator:
	Net income	$	38,169	$	40,501	$	93,357	$	89,045
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic earnings per share -
	weighted average shares		38,450		39,468		38,817		39,732
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Employee stock options and restricted units		434		563		427		599
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
	Adjusted weighted average shares and the effect of dilutive
	securities		38,884		40,031		39,244		40,331
	Net income per share:
	Net income per share - basic	$	0.99	$	1.03	$	2.41	$	2.24
	Net income per share - diluted	$	0.98	$	1.01	$	2.38	$	2.21

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Components	'
	Debt consisted of the following amounts (in millions):
		As of		As of
		September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
	2013 Credit Agreement	$	195	$	206.8
	2013 Note Purchase Agreement		150		-
	2007 Note Purchase Agreement		-		135
	Receivables Securitization Program		200		190.7
	Mortgage & Capital Lease		0.9		1.2
	Total	$	545.9	$	533.7

Pension_and_PostRetirement_Ben1

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Summary of Net Periodic Pension Cost Related to Pension Plans	'
	A summary of net periodic pension cost related to the Company’s pension plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
		Pension Benefits
		For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost - benefit earned during the period	$	147		$	304		$	802		$	911
	Interest cost on projected benefit obligation		2,235			2,097			6,720			6,292
	Expected return on plan assets		(2,599	)		(2,842	)		(7,714	)		(8,525	)
	Amortization of prior service cost		47			48			137			143
	Amortization of actuarial loss		945			1,577			2,755			4,731
	Net periodic pension cost	$	775		$	1,184		$	2,700		$	3,552

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

'

Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements, Cash Flow Hedge

'

The Company’s outstanding swap transaction is accounted for as a cash flow hedge and is recorded at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, at the following amounts (in thousands):

Notional

Fair Value Net

As of September 30, 2014

Amount

Receive

Pay

Maturity Date

Asset (1)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

$

150,000

Floating 1-month LIBOR

1.05%

July 18, 2017

$

138

Notional

Fair Value Net

As of December 31, 2013

Amount

Receive

Pay

Maturity Date

Asset (1)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

$

150,000

Floating 1-month LIBOR

1.05%

July 18, 2017

$

599

-1

This interest rate derivative qualifies for hedge accounting, and is in a net asset position at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. Therefore, the fair value of the interest rate derivative is included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of “Other long-term assets,” with an offsetting component in “Stockholders’ Equity” as part of “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss”.

Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income Statement

'

The following table depicts the effect of these derivative instruments on the statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 (in thousands).

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in

Reclassified

OCI on Derivative

from Accumulated OCI into Income

(Effective Portion)

(Effective Portion)

For the Three

For the Nine

Location of Gain (Loss)

For the Three

For the Nine

Months Ended

Months Ended

Reclassified from

Months Ended

Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

Accumulated OCI into

September 30,

September 30,

2014

2014

Income (Effective

2014

2014

Portion)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

$

748

$

(1

)

Interest expense, net

$

281

$

281

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Amount of Gain (Loss)

Recognized in

Reclassified

OCI on Derivative

from Accumulated OCI into Income

(Effective Portion)

(Effective Portion)

For the Three

For the Nine

Location of Gain (Loss)

For the Three

For the Nine

Months Ended

Months Ended

Reclassified from

Months Ended

Months Ended

September 30,

September 30,

Accumulated OCI into

September 30,

September 30,

2013

2013

Income (Effective

2013

2013

Portion)

November 2007 Swap Transaction

$

-

$

(77

)

Interest expense, net

$

-

$

(228

)

July 2012 Swap Transaction

(574

)

878

Interest expense, net

-

-

June 2013 Swap Transaction

(578

)

1,121

Interest expense, net

-

-

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value	'
	The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The following table summarizes the financial instruments measured at fair value in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		Fair Value Measurements as of September 30, 2014
				Quoted Market		Significant Other		Significant
				Prices in Active		Observable		Unobservable
				Markets for		Inputs		Inputs
				Identical Assets  or
				Liabilities
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Interest rate swap asset	$	138	$	-	$	138	$	-
		Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2013
				Quoted Market		Significant Other		Significant
				Prices in Active		Observable		Unobservable
				Markets for		Inputs		Inputs
				Identical Assets  or
				Liabilities
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets
	Interest rate swap asset	$	599	$	-	$	599	$	-

Basis_of_Presentation_Addition

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	30-May-14	Sep. 11, 2014
			CPO Commerce, Inc [Member]	CPO Commerce, Inc [Member]	MEDCO [Member]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	74.00%	76.00%	'	'	'
LIFO Inventory Amount	$117.30	$112.40	'	'	'
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net	4.9	'	'	'	'
Effect of LIFO Inventory Liquidation on Income	3.4	'	'	'	'
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Period Charge	8.3	'	'	'	'
Stock acquisition, percentage acquired	'	'	'	100.00%	'
Business acquisition cash paid	'	'	37.4	'	130
Business acquisition, fair value of contingent consideration	'	'	5.1	'	'
Business acquisition contingent consideration payments, range minimum	'	'	0	'	'
Business acquisition contingent consideration payments, range maximum	'	'	$10	'	$10

Basis_of_Presentation_Purchase

Basis of Presentation - Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			CPO Commerce, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'
Purchase price, net of cash acquired	'	'	$31,825
Inventories	'	'	-13,051
Accounts receivable	'	'	-2,658
Other current assets	'	'	-307
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	'	-488
Intangible assets	'	'	-12,800
Total assets acquired	'	'	-29,304
Accounts payable	'	'	17,124
Accrued liabilities	'	'	2,130
Other long-term liabilities	'	'	51
Deferred income taxes	'	'	3,233
Total liabilities assumed	'	'	22,538
Goodwill	$381,687	$356,811	$25,059

Basis_of_Presentation_Summary_

Basis of Presentation - Summary of Purchased Identifiable Intangible Assets (Detail) (CPO Commerce, Inc [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite lived intangible assets	$12,800
Customer relationships [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite lived intangible assets	5,200
Finite lived intangible assets estimated life	'3 years
Trademarks [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
Finite lived intangible assets	$7,600
Finite lived intangible assets estimated life	'15 years

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Number of share-based compensation plans	2	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted stock and restricted stock units granted	229,477	181,916
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Restricted stock and restricted stock units granted	176,717	166,348
Stock Option [Member]	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Stock options granted	5,538	585,189

Severance_and_Restructuring_Ch1

Severance and Restructuring Charges - Additional Information (Detail) (Workforce Reduction and Facility Closure Program [Member], USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified				Facility Closure Cost [Member]	Severance and Related Expenses [Member]	Severance and Restructuring Charges [Member]	Severance and Restructuring Charges [Member]	Severance and Restructuring Charges [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Pre-tax charge	'	'	$14.40	$1.20	$13.20	'	'	'
Cash outlays associated with severance	'	'	'	'	'	'	3.6	'
Accrued liabilities	0.5	4.4	'	'	'	'	'	'
Reversal of severance charges	'	'	'	'	'	$0.30	'	$1.40

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill, balance as of December 31, 2013	$356,811
Acquisition of CPO	25,059
Currency translation adjustment	-183
Goodwill, balance as of September 30, 2014	$381,687

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Intangible Assets of Company by Major Class (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross Carrying Amount	$104,744	$92,060
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated Amortization	-44,545	-38,858
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Net Carrying Amount	60,199	53,202
Intangible Assets, Gross Carrying Amount	117,044	104,360
Intangible Assets, Net Carrying Amount	72,499	65,502
Customer relationships and other intangibles [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross Carrying Amount	89,632	84,470
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated Amortization	-41,145	-36,232
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Net Carrying Amount	48,487	48,238
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	'17 years	'17 years
Non-compete agreements [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross Carrying Amount	4,679	4,700
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated Amortization	-2,108	-1,952
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Net Carrying Amount	2,571	2,748
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	'4 years	'4 years
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Gross Carrying Amount	10,433	2,890
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Accumulated Amortization	-1,292	-674
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Net Carrying Amount	9,141	2,216
Intangible assets subject to amortization, Weighted Average Useful Life (years)	'14 years	'5 years
Trademarks not subject to amortization [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Intangible assets not subject to amortization, Gross Carrying Amount	$12,300	$12,300

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (CPO Commerce, Inc [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Purchase price allocated to finite lived intangible assets	$12,800
Customer relationships [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Purchase price allocated to finite lived intangible assets	5,200
Finite lived Intangible assets, weighted-average amortization period	'3 years
Trademarks [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Purchase price allocated to finite lived intangible assets	$7,600
Finite lived Intangible assets, weighted-average amortization period	'15 years

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) by Component, Net of Tax (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
AOCI, balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	($39,888)	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	'	'	-1,951	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	'	'	2,001	'
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	-343	-269	50	4,381
AOCI, balance as of September 30, 2014	-39,838	'	-39,838	'
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
AOCI, balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	-6,661	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	'	'	-1,378	'
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	-1,378	'
AOCI, balance as of September 30, 2014	-8,039	'	-8,039	'
Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
AOCI, balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	871	'
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	'	'	-573	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	'	'	234	'
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	-339	'
AOCI, balance as of September 30, 2014	532	'	532	'
Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
AOCI, balance as of December 31, 2013	'	'	-34,098	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI	'	'	1,767	'
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	1,767	'
AOCI, balance as of September 30, 2014	($32,331)	'	($32,331)	'

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Amounts Reclassified Out of AOCI into Income Statement (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	($3,992)	($2,734)	($11,199)	($8,703)
Warehousing, marketing and administrative expenses	-146,560	-136,265	-437,595	-442,558
Tax provision	-22,307	-24,161	-55,420	-53,816
Net income	38,169	40,501	93,357	89,045
Amount Reclassified From AOCI [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net income	817	'	2,001	'
Amount Reclassified From AOCI [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Tax provision	-128	'	-142	'
Net income	211	'	234	'
Amount Reclassified From AOCI [Member] | Defined Benefit Pension Plans [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Warehousing, marketing and administrative expenses	992	'	2,892	'
Tax provision	-386	'	-1,125	'
Net income	606	'	1,767	'
Amount Reclassified From AOCI [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Cash Flow Hedges [Member]	'	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Interest expense, net	$339	'	$376	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share amount	500,000	600,000	500,000	700,000	'
Additional authorized repurchase amount	'	'	'	'	$93
Number of shares repurchased	283,283	166,570	1,074,574	1,353,020	'
Repurchase of common stock, value	$11.40	$6.50	$43	$47.50	'
Treasury stock reissued, shares	'	'	225,783	1,014,554	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Schedule_of

Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$38,169	$40,501	$93,357	$89,045
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average shares	38,450	39,468	38,817	39,732
Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options and restricted units	434	563	427	599
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - Adjusted weighted average shares and the effect of dilutive securities	38,884	40,031	39,244	40,331
Net income per share - basic	$0.99	$1.03	$2.41	$2.24
Net income per share - diluted	$0.98	$1.01	$2.38	$2.21

Debt_Schedule_of_LongTerm_Debt

Debt - Schedule of Long-Term Debt Components (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Mortgage & Capital Lease	$0.90	$1.20
Total	545.9	533.7
2013 Credit Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Credit Agreement	195	206.8
2013 Note Purchase Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Note Purchase Agreement	150	'
2007 Note Purchase Agreement [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Note Purchase Agreement	'	135
Secured Debt [Member] | Receivables Securitization Program [Member]	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Credit Agreement	$200	$190.70

Debt_Additional_Information_De

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			2013 Credit Agreement [Member]	2013 Credit Agreement [Member]	2013 Credit Agreement [Member]	2013 Credit Agreement [Member]	2013 Note Purchase Agreement [Member]	Secured Debt [Member]	Secured Debt [Member]	Secured Debt [Member]	Secured Debt [Member]
					Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]		Receivables Securitization Program [Member]	Receivables Securitization Program [Member]	Receivables Securitization Program [Member]	Receivables Securitization Program [Member]
										United Stationers Receivables, LLC [Member]	United Stationers Receivables, LLC [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of outstanding debt priced at variable interest rates	72.40%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Senior secured notes	'	'	'	'	'	'	$150	'	'	'	'
Maturity date of debt instrument	'	'	'	'	'	'	15-Jan-21	'	'	'	'
Outstanding letters of credit	'	'	11.1	11.1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
LIBOR-based loans rates	'	'	1.25%	'	1.00%	2.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Alternate base rate loans rates	'	'	0.25%	'	0.00%	1.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of lenders fee on unutilized portion borrowing facility	'	'	'	'	0.15%	0.35%	'	'	'	'	'
Receivables sold to Investors	427.6	355.4	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Credit facility	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$200	$190.70	$200	$190.70

Pension_and_PostRetirement_Ben2

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Summary of Net Periodic Pension Cost Related to Pension Plans (Detail) (Pension Benefits [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Pension Benefits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost - benefit earned during the period	$147	$304	$802	$911
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation	2,235	2,097	6,720	6,292
Expected return on plan assets	-2,599	-2,842	-7,714	-8,525
Amortization of prior service cost	47	48	137	143
Amortization of actuarial loss	945	1,577	2,755	4,731
Net periodic pension cost	$775	$1,184	$2,700	$3,552

Pension_and_PostRetirement_Ben3

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Cash contribution to pension plans in next fiscal year	'	'	$2	$13	'
Pension plan liabilities	18.6	'	18.6	'	20.8
Company contributions	$1.40	$1.30	$4.20	$4.20	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
		2013 Note Purchase Agreement [Member]	2013 Note Purchase Agreement [Member]	July 2012 Swap Transaction [Member]	July 2012 Swap Transaction [Member]	June 2013 Swap Transaction [Member]	June 2013 Swap Transaction [Member]
				Forward Contracts [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Forward Contracts [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative contract period	'	'	'	'2 years	'3 years	'7 months	'7 years
Amount of debt hedged	$150,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding debt percentage	27.50%	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gain realized by the company	'	900,000	'	'	'	'	'
Swap transaction gain to be reclassified during next 12 months	'	'	100,000	'	'	'	'
Minimum debt default amount	25,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value	$100,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements, Cash Flow Hedge (Detail) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Fair Value Net Asset	$138	$599
July 2012 Swap Transaction [Member]	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Notional Amount	150,000	150,000
Receive	'Floating 1-month LIBOR	'Floating 1-month LIBOR
Pay	1.05%	1.05%
Maturity Date	18-Jul-17	18-Jul-17
Fair Value Net Asset	$138	$599

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments - Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments on Income Statement (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
July 2012 Swap Transaction [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	$748	($574)	($1)	$878
July 2012 Swap Transaction [Member] | Interest expense, net [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	281	'	281	'
November 2007 Swap Transaction [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	'	'	'	-77
November 2007 Swap Transaction [Member] | Interest expense, net [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)	'	'	'	-228
June 2013 Swap Transaction [Member]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)	'	($578)	'	$1,121

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap asset	$138	$599
Significant Other Observable Inputs Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate swap asset	$138	$599

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'
Carrying amount of accounts receivable under Current Receivables Securitization Program, which also approximates fair value	$427.60	$355.40
Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	0	'
Liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis	$0	'

Other_Assets_and_Liabilities_A

Other Assets and Liabilities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Supplier Allowances [Member]	'	'
Regulatory Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Accounts receivable	$95.40	$103.20
Customer Rebates [Member]	'	'
Regulatory Assets And Liabilities [Line Items]	'	'
Accrued liabilities	$57.40	$52.60